A source close to Moyes, who asked to be kept anonymous to protect relationships, told The Athletic that the Scotsman was informed someone else would be stepping into the managerial berth at West Ham. Moyes put his phone down, mystified at the news that his six-month reign was coming to an abrupt end.

Everton boss David Moyes has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against West Ham United (kick-off 15:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference:

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Everton manager David Moyes says it will be "difficult" to go up against some of the players he has "close bonds" with when he faces former club West Ham. On Friday, the Scot was announced as manager of the month for February,